How far is Irving, TX from Muleshoe, TX?

The driving distance from Irving, TX to Muleshoe, TX is about 409.4 miles (658.8 km), with a travel time of about 07h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 346.6 miles (557.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
409.37 mi
07h 04m
Flight
346.61 mi
557.82 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
346.61 mi
Kilometers
557.82 km
Flight Time
00h 41m

Driving Distance

Road route
409.37 mi
Kilometers
658.81 km
Drive Time
07h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Muleshoe
Thu, Apr 23, 9:39 AM CDT
Return by in Irving
Thu, Apr 23, 4:43 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Irving
2026-04-23T02:34
Arrive Muleshoe
Thu, Apr 23, 9:39 AM CDT
Route Timing
07h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:05 PM to 2:35 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
9:50 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Irving
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Trent
TX

Texas

From Irving
204.6 mi
03h 32m
To Muleshoe
204.9 mi
03h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
86°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Irving and Muleshoe.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Irving and Muleshoe.

  1. 1

    Start on North Ohio Street

    18 m · 4 sec · North Ohio Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Irving Boulevard

    2.9 mi · 5 min · West Irving Boulevard

  3. 3

    Take the ramp straight toward TX 183: Fort Worth

    2781 ft · 1 min

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Airport Freeway

    6.5 mi · 7 min · Airport Freeway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight left toward TX 121 Express South, TX 183 Express West: Airport Freeway TEXpress West

    1484 ft · 17 sec · Airport Freeway TEXpress

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto SH 183 TEXpress

    2.5 mi · 2 min · SH 183 TEXpress

  7. 7

    Continue on SH 121/183 TEXpress

    2 mi · 2 min · SH 121/183 TEXpress

  8. 8

    Continue on SH 183 TEXpress

    644 ft · 7 sec · SH 183 TEXpress

  9. 9

    Continue on SH 121/183 TEXpress

    1.1 km · 43 sec · SH 121/183 TEXpress

  10. 10

    Continue on I 820 TEXpress

    6.9 mi · 7 min · I 820 TEXpress

  11. 11

    Merge slight right onto Northeast Loop

    1864 ft · 24 sec · Northeast Loop

  12. 12

    Continue on Jim Wright Freeway

    12.8 mi · 15 min · Jim Wright Freeway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 30 West: Weatherford

    1799 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto West Freeway

    6 mi · 6 min · West Freeway

  15. 15

    Merge slight right

    182.3 mi · 3 hr 5 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 84 West: Snyder, Lubbock

    1721 ft · 20 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    74.2 mi · 1 hr 14 min

  18. 18

    Turn right onto South Avenue F

    1 mi · 2 min · South Avenue F

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on North Avenue F

    617 ft · 11 sec · North Avenue F

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto Ralls Road

    1863 ft · 39 sec · Ralls Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto East 15th Street

    734 ft · 17 sec · East 15th Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto North US Highway 84

    1 mi · 1 min · North US Highway 84

  23. 23

    Continue on Highway 84

    20 mi · 20 min · Highway 84

  24. 24

    Continue on Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway

    4.6 mi · 5 min · Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway

  25. 25

    Continue on East Highway 84

    6.8 mi · 7 min · East Highway 84

  26. 26

    Continue on Slaton Road

    4.9 mi · 6 min · Slaton Road

  27. 27

    Continue on Avenue Q South Drive

    4 mi · 5 min · Avenue Q South Drive

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Clovis Road

    6 mi · 7 min · Clovis Road

  29. 29

    Continue on Highway 84

    11.4 mi · 11 min · Highway 84

  30. 30

    Continue on US Highway 84

    24.5 mi · 25 min · US Highway 84

  31. 31

    Continue straight

    8 mi · 8 min

  32. 32

    Continue straight

    17.8 mi · 18 min

  33. 33

    Turn right onto North 1st Street

    20 m · 2 sec · North 1st Street

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 1st Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Irving and Muleshoe.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
34 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
5 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Freeway
188 mi · 46%
US 84 West
74.5 mi · 18%
US Highway 84
50.3 mi · 12%
Highway 84
31.4 mi · 8%
Jim Wright Freeway
12.8 mi · 3%
I 820 TEXpress
6.92 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

West Freeway

Merge slight right

182 mi · 03h 05m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
07h 04m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+62.8 mi
346.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Trent
03h 32m from Irving
Leave By
9:50 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Irving and Mostly Sunny near Muleshoe.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Irving to Muleshoe?

The road trip is about 409.4 miles (658.8 km) and usually takes 07h 04m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Trent is a useful midpoint, sitting about 204.6 miles from Irving and 204.9 miles from Muleshoe.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 346.6 miles (557.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 62.8 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $54.57 one way or $109.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 128.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Irving and Mostly Sunny near Muleshoe.

Stop Ideas Near Trent

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Trent and the surrounding midpoint area.
Mustang Harbor Splash Pad
Scenic stop 12.6 mi away

Mustang Harbor Splash Pad

Sweetwater , TX
1601 Elm St, Sweetwater, TX 79556
Rating 4.7/5 15 reviews Water park
City of Sweetwater
Meeting point 12.6 mi away

City of Sweetwater

Sweetwater , TX
1601 Elm St, Sweetwater, TX 79556
Rating 4.3/5 6 reviews City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Trent.

Transit stop coverage is not ready for this midpoint yet.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Irving and Muleshoe. Straight-line distance: 346.61 mi (557.82 km).

Irving

#1 Irving

The third most populous city in Texas.

Population240,916
Coordinates32.8140200, -96.9488900
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Muleshoe

#2 Muleshoe

City in Texas, USA

Population4,822
Coordinates34.2264700, -102.7238300
Altitude1156
CountryUnited States
Start: Irving (-96.94889, 32.81402)
End: Muleshoe (-102.72383, 34.22647)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 659 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)13h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
14.44 gal
54.68 L · about $54.57
Round trip
$109.14
28.88 gal · 109.36 L
Estimated CO2
128.3 kg one way
Round trip: 256.7 kg / 566 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $54.57 $109.14
Mid-grade $4.25 $61.40 $122.80
Premium $4.59 $66.29 $132.59
Diesel $3.99 $57.66 $115.32

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Texas · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Irving and Muleshoe. The current time is 02:34:35.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.